Description
Delightful Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins combine the warm flavors of pumpkin puree, fresh apple, and aromatic spices, topped with a sweet, crumbly cinnamon streusel. Perfect for fall breakfasts or snacks, these moist muffins offer a perfect balance of sweet and spice with a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
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Muffin Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt ensuring even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently and mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen muffins.
- Add Apples: Gently fold the finely chopped apple into the batter, evenly distributing the fruit without breaking it down.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold unsalted butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs to create a crumbly topping.
- Top Muffins: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over each portion of muffin batter in the tin for a sweet, crunchy crust.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean indicating doneness.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra moist muffins, substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or applesauce.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy.
- Feel free to use your favorite apple variety; tart apples like Granny Smith add a nice contrast to the sweetness.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- To serve, warm muffins slightly in the microwave or oven for a fresh-baked feel.
